The Prodigal Pastor: Reflections at 40 in 2025
“Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” — Carl Jung Do you believe people can change? I do—especially now. From my story to…
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A Year of Journaling & Morning Routine: Reflections from a Relucant Convert
“Keep a journal and one day it will keep you.” – Mae West As we kick off 2025, I find myself reflecting on reflection itself. Yeah, it’s meta as Heaven, but…
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Rebirth Through Responsibility: My Testimony of Mortality & Transformation
The last post on the neurological reality of spiritual transformations was a setup for this one. Let’s explore my story through the lens of mortality and responsibility, and discuss the…
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The Discipline of Gratitude: Its Benefits and the Struggle
Gratitude was one of the few things that finally made sobriety stick for me. It wasn’t perfect, and I’m still far from having it all figured out. But three years…
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Embracing the Void: All-In on Ego Death and Becoming “Me”
“If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.“– Matthew 16:24 I get an idea and I have to go for it. It’s one of…
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The Immortality Key: A Bridge To Get Me On My Journey
The Immortality Key was one of those books that came to my attention in just the right way, and I had to investigate. Since getting sober, it has been a…
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“Fearing Church Planting” – A Drunk Pastor REWIND
Before moving to Missoula to plant a church, and ruining everything through my addiction, there was this personal blog called Valid Ambiguity. Looking for a throwback post for some easy…
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You Already Have Everything – An Addict’s Reflection on 2 Peter 1:3-10
2 Peter 1:3-10 is a passage that smacked me in rehab three years ago. It’s one of those where the writer of Scripture lays out a big picture, offering a…
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The Book on the Samaritan Woman at the Well: Updates and Reflections
A bit ago, I posted about writing a book on the Samaritan Woman at the Well. It’s underway but has evolved, grown, and shifted. I need more time with her.…
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